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Thondrin Pukazhotu Thondruka AqdhilaarThondralin Thondraamai Nandru

If man you walk the stage, appear adorned with glory's grace;Save glorious you can shine, 'twere better hide your face

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If you are born (in this world), be born with qualities conductive to fame From those who are destitute of them it will be better not to be born